Shoes With Interchangeable Tag CHoices (SWITCH)

ABSTRACT

Shoes are adapted to include surfaces with stick-on capabilities for securing interchangeable pieces. The stick-on surfaces support multiple design tags allowing the versatility to change the appearance of the shoes. The shoe&#39;s stick-on surfaces repeatedly allow attaching and detaching of design tags at the user&#39;s convenience. The construction of the design tags will replicate flat and level surfaces found on standard shoes to give the appearance of embroidered on tags.

TECHNICAL FIELD AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to the technical field of the fashion industry.More particularly, the invention is in the field of shoe fashion.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Conventional shoes typically have designs, labels, and colors that arepermanently affixed and unchangeable. It is difficult to alter theseparts (design, label, and colors) of the shoes. The difficulty arisesbecause of the stitching used to hold these items to the shoe. Changingthe colors of the shoes or parts of the shoes is difficult because thematerials used to make shoes do not allow color changes without paint ordyes. Altering shoes requires skill and craftsmanship with the processbeing time consuming and expensive. Risk of ruining the shoes is also afactor when attempting to alter a pair of shoes. The shoe industrycurrently offers personally customized shoes to meet consumer demands tomatch preferences in style, design, and color. Once manufactured, theshoes remain difficult to alter.

Shoe charms, clips, or jewelry offer options to decorate shoes. The shoecharms, clips, or jewelry remain bulky and awkward to affix to shoesbecause of weight, size, or shape. Shoe charms, clips, or jewelry do notfully allow normal athletic activities because of constant movement ofthe temporary fixtures and increased risk of losing the fixtures.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The basis for this invention is to offer a pair of shoes with thecapability to use interchangeable pieces in the form of patches (tags).The pair of shoes will allow the attachment of patches (tags) because ofdesignated stick-on areas of the shoes. These stick-on areas will comein many different sizes, shapes, and in different locations on theshoes. The concept of the stick-on shoe design will allow shoe owners tocreate and adjust their personal shoe fashion style on a recurringbasis. Similar to changing clothes, shoes with stick-on surfaces can bealtered anytime too.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side view of the invention showing an area of the shoe witha circular stick-on surface (white circle area).

FIG. 2 is a representation showing the options of attaching differentstick-on patches to the shoe.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing the option to include the stick-on area ondifferent parts of the shoe (white circle on the shoe tongue in thispicture).

FIG. 4 illustrates different styles, shapes, and locations for thestick-on surface area of the shoes (black patches)

FIG. 5 demonstrates including multiple stick-on surfaces on the shoe(side of shoe and shoe tongue).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Referring to the invention in more detail, FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 representthe concept on the invention. The white circle area labeled number 1 inFIG. 1 illustrates an area of the shoe that allows a removable andinterchangeable piece (patch) to be affixed to the shoe. The surfacethat allows removable pieces to be attached can be hook and loopfasteners, magnetic pieces, or another variation of stick-on materials.

In FIG. 2, the pieces labeled 1 through 5 represent patches of differentdesign or color to be affixed to the shoes. For instance, patch 1 can bea design with the color blue and patch 2 a design with the color red.Patch 3 can depict a picture, patch 4 can include numbers or words, andpatch 5 can show symbols. The patches provide unlimited options to alterthe appearance of the shoes. The patches bond with the stick-on surfacearea on the shoe (FIG. 1, label number 1) to create a differentappearance and fashion statement.

FIG. 3 demonstrates the ability to place a stick-on surface on differentparts of the shoe. Label number 1 of FIG. 3 shows a circular stick-onarea (white circle) on the upper portion of the shoe tongue. Multiplepatches can be used here to create different appearances and fashionstatements much like those referenced in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 displays variations to the design of the stick-on surface of theshoe. In label number 1, a circular stick-on area (black circle) on theside of the shoe accommodates circular patches. Label number 2 providesa star-shaped stick-on area (black star) for star-shaped patches. Labelnumber 3 shows a polygon stick-on surface area on the side of the shoefor attaching patches. Label number 4 displays a square stick-on areafor the shoe tongue. The pictures in FIG. 4 exhibit variations ofpossible designs using stick-on surfaces for shoes. The main point is todemonstrate that the design of the stick-on surface of the shoe is notlimited to any particular shape, size, or area. The stick-on surface canbe used for attaching shoe labels as well.

FIG. 5 identifies the use of multiple areas to apply the stick-onsurfaces of the shoe. Label number 1 points out two different locations(the side and tongue) on the same shoe that can be used for addingpatches. Any area of the shoe can be used as a stick-on area of the shoeand is not limited to the two locations shown in FIG. 5.

What is claimed is:
 1. The present invention is a pair of shoes withstick-on surfaces (hook and loop, magnetic, or other types of fasteners)allowing the versatility to change the character of the shoe design andappearance. The stick-on surfaces of the shoes allow interchangeableaccessories (patches/tags) to be placed on the shoes. Interchangeablepatches (tags) are securely connected to the shoes and become part ofthe shoe via the stick-on surface. The formally described inventionshould not be limited by the written description above but by allembodiments and methods within the scope of the invention as claimed.The variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodimentof the shoes with stick-on surfaces invention are far too great tomention.